I'm not sure if I should post in this forum, or Computer Peripherals, or something else. So If I posted here in error, I apologize.
Anyway...
I'm looking for a universal remote that controls my TV, computer, and preferably my stereo as well. Cross OS platforms would be really nice too. I have a Hackintosh, so being able to control Windows 7/8, Lion, and Ubuntu would be great though I suppose it is not required. I know all about this remote here. But as far as I know, it only controls your computer.
After asking around on Reddit, I understand that an IR or a RF receiver can make it so a normal universal remote can interact with my computer. What IR Receiver should I buy? Are they just tiny USB dongle or are they signal receptors that you put in your HDD bays?
Also, if I have an IR/RF receiver on my computer what functionality will my remote have? Will I be able to use it as a mouse? Will I be able to "click" with it? How about "right click"? Will I be able to pause/play/next/mute/etc in VLC/iTunes/Firefox? Where would I find the software driver for all of this?
I looked on Newegg and I can't seem to find any sort of IR/RF Receiver or anything else of that nature. I assume it's just a tiny micro dongle if not a drive bay insert? Also, does it matter what universal remote I pair it with aside from the IR or RF factor? A person on Reddit also said something about an HDMI CEC adapter and how that might work. Do you guys know if this setup is CEC compatible or how I can find out this information?
Here is the TV that I have. It is connected to my computer via this HDMI cable and it is coming from this Graphics Card. What do you think would be the best option for me here?
Anyway...
I'm looking for a universal remote that controls my TV, computer, and preferably my stereo as well. Cross OS platforms would be really nice too. I have a Hackintosh, so being able to control Windows 7/8, Lion, and Ubuntu would be great though I suppose it is not required. I know all about this remote here. But as far as I know, it only controls your computer.
After asking around on Reddit, I understand that an IR or a RF receiver can make it so a normal universal remote can interact with my computer. What IR Receiver should I buy? Are they just tiny USB dongle or are they signal receptors that you put in your HDD bays?
Also, if I have an IR/RF receiver on my computer what functionality will my remote have? Will I be able to use it as a mouse? Will I be able to "click" with it? How about "right click"? Will I be able to pause/play/next/mute/etc in VLC/iTunes/Firefox? Where would I find the software driver for all of this?
I looked on Newegg and I can't seem to find any sort of IR/RF Receiver or anything else of that nature. I assume it's just a tiny micro dongle if not a drive bay insert? Also, does it matter what universal remote I pair it with aside from the IR or RF factor? A person on Reddit also said something about an HDMI CEC adapter and how that might work. Do you guys know if this setup is CEC compatible or how I can find out this information?
Here is the TV that I have. It is connected to my computer via this HDMI cable and it is coming from this Graphics Card. What do you think would be the best option for me here?
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